How do I activate Notion AI features?

Activating Notion AI features is straightforward, though the process depends on your current subscription and workspace setup. Notion AI is available as an add-on to existing Notion plans, requiring a separate subscription beyond your base Notion account.

To get started, navigate to your workspace settings by clicking on "Settings & members" in your Notion sidebar. From there, select the "Billing" section where you'll find options to add Notion AI to your current plan. The AI add-on costs $10 per member per month for paid plans, while free plan users can access limited AI features through a credit system.

Once you've subscribed to Notion AI, the features become immediately available across your workspace. You can access AI tools by typing "/ai" in any page or block, which opens a menu of AI-powered options including writing assistance, summarization, translation, and content generation. Alternatively, you can highlight existing text and select the AI option from the formatting toolbar that appears.

The activation process offers significant advantages for productivity. Notion AI can help draft content, brainstorm ideas, improve writing quality, and even analyze data within your pages. These features integrate seamlessly with Notion's existing database and page structure, making it easy to enhance your workflow without changing how you organize information.

However, there are some considerations to keep in mind. The additional monthly cost can add up quickly for larger teams, and AI features require an internet connection to function. Additionally, while Notion AI is powerful, it works best when combined with human oversight and editing, particularly for important documents or client-facing content.

For workspace administrators, you can control AI access by managing member permissions in the billing settings. This allows you to selectively enable AI features for specific team members while maintaining cost control.

Before committing to the full subscription, consider testing the AI features during any free trial period Notion offers. This helps you evaluate whether the AI capabilities align with your specific use cases and justify the additional expense. Many users find the writing assistance and content generation features particularly valuable for meeting notes, project planning, and documentation tasks.